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Great works of literature, often in their first edition. Classic and familiar stories as well as tales you have never heard before. We go back through four hundred years of storytelling.
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1956 The InvestigatorLondon: 1956A proof copy and first edition of the best known work of Reuben Ship, a satirical look at American politics in the 1950s.
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1830 Italy, a PoemLondon: 1830The beautiful first illustrated edition of Samuel Rogers' best known Romantic poem, also his longest work, about his travels in Italy.
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1985 Ronald Searle's Golden OldiesLondon: 1985Lovely first edition of this collection of Ronald Searle' iconic early sketches.
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1968 The Square EggLondon: 1968A superb collection of Ronald Searle's best and most recent drawings at the time, the first edition.
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1982 Ronald Searle's Big Fat Cat BookLondon: 1982A beautiful first edition of Ronald Searle's colourful collection of cat portraits.
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1814 PoemsLondon: 1814An illustrated early edition of poetry by celebrated English poet Samuel Rogers, bound in full straight-grain morocco with gilt detailing.
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1836 Italy, a Poem.London: 1836A beautifully illustrated copy of Rogers' vivid poem about Italy, a lovely work.
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1834 PoemsLondon: 1834A lovely leather-bound copy containing the poetry of Samuel Rogers, bound by J. Kelly, with illustrated engravings by J. M. W. Turner and Thomas Stothard
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1951-54 A Sleep of Prisoners & The Dark is Light EnoughLondon, New York and Toronto: 1951-54A smart collection of two first editions of Christopher Fry's celebrated plays, each complete with a Ronald Searle illustrated dust wrapper.
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1954 The Journal of Edwin CarpLondon: 1954A first edition of Richard Haydn's sole novel, following his sketch show character. Illustrated by Ronald Searle.
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1985 The Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1985The first UK edition of Raspe's book following the story of Baron Munchausen with embellishments by the noted illustrator Ronald Searle.
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1970 The Great Fur Opera: Annals of the Hudson's Bay Company 1670-1970Toronto & Montreal: 1970A humorous first edition of this satirical work illustrated by Ronald Searle, complete with a bright dust wrapper.
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1977 Paris! Paris!New York: 1977A lovely second impression of this extraordinary work dedicated to living in Paris by Robert Shaw and embellishments by the noted illustrator Ronald Searle.
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1949 The Female ApproachLondon: [1949]An excellent first edition of this highly entertaining and amusing collection of drawings by the renowned illustrator Ronald Searle, in its unclipped dust wrapper..
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1951 Back to the SlaughterhouseLondon: 1951An excellent first edition of this St. Trinian's work, written and illustrated by Ronald Searle and complete with a clipped dust wrapper.
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1961 Which Way Did He Go?London: 1961A near fine first edition of this entertaining Ronald Searle satire, replete with his humorous cartoons.
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1819 Human Life a PoemLondon: 1819The first edition of Samuel Roger's Romantic and reflective poem.
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1844 Italy a PoemLondon: 1844An illustrated edition of Samuel Rogers' best known and longest work 'Italy', a beautiful poem about his travels.
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1860 Poems by Samuel Rogers A New EditionLondon: 1860A finely bound copy of this illustrated edition of Samuel Roger's poetry.
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1834 PoemsLondon: 1834A finely bound copy of Samuel Roger's poetry. Beautifully illustrated, with drawings based on engravings by Turner and Stothard.
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1834 PoemsLondon: 1834The first edition of this collection of poetry by the Romantic nineteenth century poet Samuel Rogers, engraved throughout by Turner and Stothard.
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1842 2vol Italy and Poems by Samuel Rogers Leighton Brewer BindingLondon: 1842Two nicely bound poetry collections by the popular writer, Samuel Rogers.
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1801 Pleasures of Memory Poems Samuel Rogers Stothard IllustratedLondon: 1801A nicely illustrated copy of Samuel Roger's popular poetry, including 'The Pleasures of Memory', illustrated by Thomas Stothard.
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1820 Poems by Samuel Rogers A New Edition Quarter Calf ScarceLondon: 1820A new edition, quarter calf bound collection of poetical works by the noted writer Samuel Rogers.
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1816 Poems Of Samuel Rogers With Illustrated Head And Tail PiecesLondon: 1816A collection of the poems of Samuel Rogers with an illustrated title page and illustrative head and tail pieces throughout.
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1956 The Investigator A Narrative in Dialogue First Edition R Ship Ronald SearleLondon: 1956A narrative story by Reuben Ship, with illustrations by Ronald Searle.
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1949 The Inconstant Moon Noel Langley Ronald Searle First Edition DustwrapperLondon: 1949The first edition of this novel by Noel Langely, illustrated by Ronald Searle.
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1819 Samuel Rogers Human Life A Poem First Morocco Binding Gilt Edges PoetryLondon: 1819An handsomely bound first edition of copy Samuel Rogers' poem, Human Life.
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1842 Samuel Rogers Poems Illustrated Gilt Morocco Binding Turner StothardLondon: 1842A book of poetry by Samuel Rogers.
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1854 Samuel Rogers Italy A Poem Signed Binding Poetry Verse Grand TourLondon: 1854A finely bound copy of Samuel Rogers' Italy.
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1814 Samuel Rogers Poems Illustrated Full Calf With GiltLondon: 1814The collected poetry of Samuel Rogers up to 1814, including 'The Pleasures Of Memory'.
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1812 POEMS by Samuel Rogers Illustrated Pleasures of MemoryLondon: 1812The first collected edition of the poetry of Romantic poet Samuel Rogers, including some of his best-known works such as The Pleasures of Memory, An Epistle to a Friend, and To a Friend on his Marriage.
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1891 The Poetical Works of Samuel Rogers Mudie Binding Edward Bell Memoir PoemsLondon: 1891A poetical anthology of Samuel Rogers' work.
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1851-1852 2vol Poems and Italy A Poem by Samuel RogersLondon: 1851-1852Two uniformly-bound collections of the poetry of Samuel Rogers.
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1830 Samuel Rogers Italy A Poem Second Issue Illustrated By Turner And StothardLondon: 1830The second issue of the first edition thus of this long poem by the Romantic Samuel Rogers.
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1793 Charles MACKLIN Love a la Mode SAMUEL ROGERS COPYLondon: 1793Presentation copy from John Johnston of the Theatre Royal Covent Garden to Samuel Rogers of this play.